Welcome to the 2024 Season!

 
If you are new to the Dolphins - all you need to know is listed below. If you still have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out: email  [email protected].

We are excited for the 2024 Dolphins Swim Season, under the leadership of Coach Lauren Eusanio, who will be taking on the role of Head Coach this year. As the plans for the season evolve, we will update our website:  devondolphins.ca. 
 
 
SAVE THE DATE(S):
A calendar of swim meet dates and swim club events/activities will be shared at the parent meeting on May 1st!  Expect a full slate of swim meets through June and July to prepare for Regionals (Aug 10/11) and Provincials (Aug 16-18) in August.   For now - please mark your calendars for:
 
SWIMWEAR SIZING EVENING: April 4th  there will be a Swimwear Sizing Evening at the Community Centre.  A link will be sent out with more details post-registration that will allow you to sign up for a time slot, allowing for a smooth and efficient try on process.  
 
BOTTLE DRIVE:  May 11th AM - all swim club families to participate!
 
PARENT ENGAGEMENT MEETING:  May 1st - please plan to attend as this is an opportunity for us to connect, highlight the plans and goals for the season, review the calendar of events, and explore opportunities for parent support and involvement. More details will be provided post-registration.
 
FIRST SWIM DAY:  tentatively slotted for May 21st. This is dependent on when the pool opens.  First day for Juniors is tentatively slotted for June 18th.
 
DEVON SWIM MEET: July 5th & 6th.  All swimmers are strongly encouraged to participate in our home meet, and we need all hands on deck from parents in order to host this fantastic event!
 
 
GEAR/ATTIRE:
DDSC SWIM WEAR:    DDSC swimwear is highly encouraged for Seniors and Inter-Seniors, as well as any swimmer intending to compete regularly; all other swimmers are invited to consider team DDSC swimwear.  All swimwear will be ordered shortly after the sizing event.

DDSC SPIRIT WEAR: Options for Spirit Wear and order details will be available at the Swimwear Sizing Evening.
 
SWIM GEAR: All swimmers are responsible for streamlined training swimwear (generally one-piece training suits or jammers) and goggles.  Seniors and Inter-Seniors are required to have their own fins as well (Intermediates and Juniors would benefit from this, however it is not required).

 
 
FEES:
REGISTRATION FEES: Registration fees, sponsorship, and fundraising activities are necessary to cover all coaching costs, pool rental, required ASSA membership, insurance, meet fees, and incidentals.
 
For any families in need of financial assistance in order to access this activity, individual child grants can be accessed via  Jump Start or  Kid Sport.

DEPOSITS: Deposits are required for the bottle drive, volunteer contributions, and fundraising activities.

PAYMENT: Payment will be accepted by e-transfer or cheque.  Fundraising and volunteer deposits will be required by cheque - which can be mailed in, or given in person at the Swimwear Sizing Evening (Apr 4th).
 
We ask that wherever possible, payment be made via e-transfer to  [email protected]. Cheques may be mailed to DDSC  #22 - 20 Haven Ave,  Devon, AB  T9G 2B9 or turned in in-person on April 4th at the Swimwear Sizing Evening.  Please make cheques out to 'DDSC'.
 
You will have the option to pay fees in full,  or in instalments (see options below).  
 
If paying in instalments:
-instalment 1 is due upon registration
-instalment 2 is due April 4th
-instalment 3 is due June 1st
 
Senior & Inter-Senior Instalment Payments: $200 / $182.50 / $182.50 = $565
Senior & Inter-Senior with morning swims Instalment Payments: $200 / $212.50 / $212.50 = $625
Intermediate Instalment Payments: $150 / $167.50 / $167.50 = $485
Junior Instalment Payments: $150 / $107.50 / $107.50 = $365
 
For late registrations - please contact  [email protected] to arrange deposit cheque drop off.  Minimum 50% payment is due upon registration, with full payment due by June 1st.
                                                                                                                                                                                       
If alternative arrangements need to be made in order to pay, please contact Kara at  [email protected].
 
REFUNDS:
Full refund (minus $150 non-refundable) if withdrawing on or before May 26th

50% refund (minus $150 non-refundable) if withdrawing on or before June 15th

No refunds after June 15th
 
NOTE - Juniors who are asked to wait an additional year after their assessment will receive a full refund (minus $25 non-refundable fee)

Late registration fee of $100 will apply after May 15th

All accounts must be settled in full by June 1st, 2024 unless a plan is prearranged with Treasurer ( [email protected] )